Equalities Manager

About the role

The Equalities Manager will lead and influence the Trust’s work on equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. You will support service teams to embed evidence‑based approaches that reduce health inequalities for global majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and other groups.

Key responsibilities

• Provide senior expertise on equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights across the organisation.
• Advise operational directorates on legislative requirements such as the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998.
• Develop and implement programmes to improve service‑user equity of access, experience and outcomes.
• Support the delivery of the Trust’s Anti‑racism plan and the Patient and Carer Race Equality Framework (PCREF).
• Co‑ordinate the Integrated Equalities Action Plan and monitor progress.
• Work with the workforce EDI lead to facilitate the Trust‑wide EDI Group.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading Equality, Diversity and Inclusion improvements in a service setting.
• Highly developed communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to analyse and communicate data effectively.
• Understanding of health‑related inequalities and relevant legislation.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape equality strategy in a major NHS Trust serving diverse South East London populations.
• Collaboration with senior leadership and operational teams.
• Professional development in strategic equality and human rights work.